Hwang In-yeong (황인영)

Hosts of "Steel Heart": Singer/actor Lee Seung-gi (left) and emcee Kang Ho-dong [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

"Everyone, are you going to feel tired during today's taping? You are, aren't you?" The person who says this in the most coy yet charming way is none other than Kang Ho-dong, the main host of SBS variety show "Steel Heart". He was a former national champion in Korean wrestling and currently also plays the Knee-Drop Guru [on MBC's celebrity talk show "Golden Fishery"]. And like the male Siberian Tiger he is called, more than capable of going out far beyond Korea, his show "Two Night and One Day" is also ready to soon go on its excursion to the South Pole.

With more than twenty guests appearing on every episode, inevitably making the conversations last for over a total six to seven hours in a single sitting, the show's taping session becomes a test of one's physical strength. Hence, the host has to tend to the audience before shooting begins and Kang's partner Lee Seung-gi also greets the audience members with his generous smile. But the audience seem particularly glad to see Lee Soo-geun -- comedian and former MC of a rival variety show -- and cry out in unison "Soo-geun oppa! Great to see you!" before the taping begins. But for Lee -- who coveted Kang Ho-dong's position as show host -- such moments of glory comes to an abrupt end, lasting only five minutes as he starts to ramble during his turn to speak. Then Kang Hong-dong and Lee Seung-gi display their superb skills as hosts by keeping the conversation going and lifting up the atmosphere again....More

Hwang In-yeong has been in a star photoshoot with the title, Return to Innocence wearing a bathing suit!

She has been in Bali Indonesia for these photoshoots and has been wearing 80 different outfits for the photoshoots.

She has been in the film "Dance Dance" after the drama "Pearl Earrings" and now, she is working on a fashion mall which is being a hit for fashionistas around the country....More

By Bae Keun-min
Staff Reporter

The Seoul Collection on Sunday ended its 11-day agenda. Designers and brands showcased their lines of clothing, which they hope will mesmerize people this fall and winter.

Artistic garments dazzled in 62 shows at SETEC in southern Seoul, forecasting romantic retro will continue to rein strong yet another season.

In female attire, as seen in the world's top collections in Paris, New York and Milan over a month ago, designers took motifs from various eras, including the Victorian era, the 1950s and the 1980s, to create glamorous retro looks on the catwalks with a seasoning of minimalism.

Reinterpretation of retro was diversified, ranging from the dominant mannish and chic streamlined looks to girly puffed-up sleeves and fitted legging trousers.

Achromatic colors such as black, white and gray continued to rul...More

Kim Ei-ji, a member of the female music group BabyV.O.X, will leave the group and focus on her career as an actress.

An official from her new agency said on Jan. 25, "We have signed a management contract with Kim Ei-ji recently. She will focus on acting for films and TV in the future". This agency also maintains contracts with actresses Hwang In-yeong, Jo Yeo-jeong, Lee Yeong-eun, and Oh Se-jeong. Kim once acted in K...More